Soil & best crops in North Seme

Seme sub-county · Kisumu county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in North Seme — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. North Seme is in Seme sub-county, Kisumu County.

📍 -0.0561°, 34.5103° · Pop: 25,448

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

North Seme ward sits in Seme sub-county, Kisumu County, home to about 25,448 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 12.5 mg/kg and potassium 133.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for North Seme are Cassava, Macadamia, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.9
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.20 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
12.5 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
133.3 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in North Seme Ward

Local soil characteristics in North Seme Ward (located within Seme sub-county, Kisumu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.20 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in North Seme, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using a fertilizer program tuned to these soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.

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North Seme ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is North Seme in?

North Seme is a ward in Seme sub-county, Kisumu County, Kenya.

Which county is North Seme ward in?

North Seme ward is in Kisumu County, Kenya, within Seme sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in North Seme?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for North Seme are Cassava, Macadamia, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for North Seme" section on this page.